On the deck of the Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi during the stay of the Imperial Navy in Hitokappu Bay (Kasatka Bay) near Iturup Island, Kuril Islands. Pacific theater of operations, World War II.
Other Japanese aircraft carriers are visible in the background. From left to right: Kaga, Shokaku, Zuikaku, Hiryu and Soryu.
The aircraft carrier Akagi photo was taken before the Japanese strike aircraft carrier formation went to sea to attack the American naval base at Pearl Harbor.
Location: Hitokappu Bay, Kuril Islands
Shooting time: November 1941